Sardine boats at Seacoast Canning Co., Lubec, ca. 1930

Contributed by Lubec Historical Society

Description

This post card colorfully epitomizes the essence of herring catch and sardine packing in Lubec ca. 1930. During the Depression this packer split and became the Seacoast Packing Company, and later powered sardine carriers replaced the sails seen here.

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About This Item

  • Title: Sardine boats at Seacoast Canning Co., Lubec, ca. 1930
  • Creation Date: circa 1930
  • Subject Date: circa 1930
  • Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
  • Media: Postcard
  • Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 14.0 cm
  • Local Code: 417 jpg
  • Collection: David Cox
  • Object Type: Image

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Lubec Historical Society
135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652

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